Commemorate Series at MLB.com

02/07/2006
White Sox pitchers and catchers are about ready to report to Spring Training in Arizona, and the new authentic Jim Thome home jersey is already drawing a lot of interest in the MLB.com Shop.
But as these final days of basking in the glow of a world championship begin to dwindle down to an even slate for everyone, it is a good time to take stock of what happened to the South Siders in 2005. The White Sox finished it all on an eight-game tear, and maybe you need just a little reminder of how hot they were the last time you saw them on the field.
Here are just some of the ways you can still commemorate the end of an 88-year drought, before you get all caught up in a brand-new year:
XtremeMac Iconz Sport: This is a perfect case for that iPod Video as you watch your clips from last season. It comes in 60 and 30 GB.
Digital Download Service: Speaking of video, download the full 350K broadcast of any of the White Sox postseason victories, exclusively from MLB.com, for just $3.95 a pop. Place them on your hard drive and burn them to a disk to relive the excitement whenever you want.
Final Play ringtone: Download ringtones to your cell phone, but don't stop there. MLB.com Mobile lets you live and breathe White Sox baseball with Team Alerts, and you can simply text the word "Whitesox" to 65246 (MLBGO) to get the latest news from the ticker.
Wool and leather coach's jacket: This jacket is the model worn by the White Sox during the victory parade, and comes complete with the 2005 World Series Champions patch on the left sleeve. It's still cold out there, so grab one now.
2005 World Series DVD: If you don't already have your copy, now is an ideal time to join the hordes of Sox fans who do. It's a great way to spend time as you count down to the day pitchers and catchers report.
Team-signed photo display: This is one of the hottest items in the MLB.com Auction, and maybe one of the most glamorous collectibles a White Sox fan can display on the wall. This piece from Mounted Memories features a 16x20" photo of the White Sox celebrating, and has been hand-signed by: Ozzie Guillen, Brian Anderson, Geoff Blum, Mark Buehrle, Neal Cotts, Joe Crede, Jermaine Dye, Freddie Garcia, Jon Garland, Willie Harris, Dustin Hermanson, Tadahito Iguchi, Bobby Jenks, Paul Konerko, Damaso Marte, Pablo Ozuna, Timo Perez, AJ Pierzynski, Cliff Politte, Scott Podsednik, Aaron Rowand, Frank Thomas, Juan Uribe, Luis Vizcaino and Greg Walker. It also includes two 5x7" shots, one of Dye accepting the World Series MVP trophy and one of Guillen raising the World Series trophy. All pieces are double matted and in a wood frame. Bidding closes Thursday night.
Three-ball collectible set: Bidding is under way through the same date for this set of three single-signed official Rawlings World Series baseballs. One ball is signed by Dye with a "WS MVP" inscription, one is signed by Jenks with a "Final Out 05 Champs" inscription, and the other by Podsednik. The acrylic case has been laser-engraved with the White Sox team logo and "2005 World Champions." There is also a Jenks-only keeper available.
White Sox trophy tour: There are still plenty of opportunities to get your photo taken with the World Series trophy. Take a look at the photo galleries showing other Sox fans who have done just that.
White Sox-Royals Lineup Card: Bidding on this item also closes Thursday night. It is the official lineup card that was used in the Royals dugout for the Sept. 15 game against the White Sox. Yes, the Royals won that one and the eventual champs were in the process of watching their big American League Central lead slowly whittled down. But that's what makes the championship feel so good, right? Proceeds from the sale of this item will benefit Royals Charities.
Game-used World Series playing surface: This is also in the MLB.com auction, and the hand-crafted display case comes with actual U.S. Cellular Field dirt that was played on during the World Series. The acrylic case is laser-engraved with the White Sox team logo and "2005 World Champions."
White Sox Authentic 1938 Wool Jacket: It was a long, long time between world championships for the White Sox, and this is a classic Mitchell & Ness representation of the same jacket the club wore in 1938. Note the red, white and blue colors as the club continually revamped its attire. And if you want to go for "throwback," then consider a sweet 1991 Bo Jackson Alternate Jersey.
Display cases: If you are like many other White Sox fans, then you probably have a load of memorabilia from last year. Whether those are signed balls, bats or jerseys, there are plenty of gorgeous display cases so you can properly show them off.
Authentic Podsednik home jersey: This jersey has the 2005 World Series patch, and you can look exactly how Pods looked in the last at-bat seen in Chicago on that unforgettable Game 2 night. Get it good and wet and it will be even more realistic.
World Series Champions Authentic Collection cap: This is what the players were wearing while soaked in champagne last October in the Houston clubhouse.
Astros fans certainly have plenty of reason to commemorate 2005 as well. One way to start is a customized Astros Alternate Home 1 Jersey with the World Series logo patch on the sleeve, or a ball signed by Craig Biggio -- who finally got to the big event in 2005.
You also can bid on that Roger Clemens Signed Astros Pinstripe Jersey at the MLB.com Auction. That's from the same Rocket who wrote the Foreword for a new book from MLB.com called "Inside the Magical Seasons," and you can order your copy right now.
Remember? Of course you do.

Source: http://chicago.whitesox.mlb.com/